Friday, September 15, 1944
In the first action of the new parliamentary session, the Parlement français approved the creation of the
Parc national des Pyrénées and the
Parc national des Mont Nimba (in Guinea).
Saturday, September 16, 1944
Troops from
Groupement Scipion began arriving by air in Tibouctou and Bamako today.
Monday, September 18, 1944
The Parlement français approved the next stage in the French national road network plan today. The bill substantially increased the number of
route nationale and
route 2+1 roads, but did not expand the current
autoroutes. A section of the bill pushing for railway system upgrades was removed prior to the vote, and will be advanced sometime next week after further discussion.
Tuesday, September 19, 1944
The 2nd Composite Squadron departed Brest today to undertake Exercise Forger, a major deployment of naval forces to Cam Ranh Bay. The squadron will escort six troopships and one amphibious landing ship carrying military troops and equipment for delivery to Indochina.
Wednesday, September 20, 1944 -
Le Canard enchaîné
What the Bird Has to Say (Gossip): "Prince Rainier of Monaco, continuing in the predations of his philandering father, has reportedly been seen keeping the company of French cinema star Madeleine Niel."
Saturday, September 23
The
Lille Olympique Sporting Club (Lille OSC) association football club is founded in the city of Lille.